The most stressful jobs, I have heard, are those that have a great deal of responsibility and no power. Many of us have, or have had, these jobs: teachers and nurses who have the lives of others in their hands and yet have no say about how things are run; middle managers, who are responsible for the smooth operation of a company but have no say in the leadership; and so forth. The factor that makes these jobs similar is that the employee feels that he or she has no control of … [Read more...]
Stress: What do You Think?
There are many kinds of stress. Physical stress of an illness, injury or being exposed to toxins or allergens. Emotional stress stemming from relationships with family and friends. Work stress like trying to meet deadlines or please a difficult client. Stress from traffic, loud atmospheres, over booking our schedules...it seems to be everywhere. Certain chemicals and hormones are released in our bodies when they are stressed, regardless of what kind of stress we are under. They raise our blood … [Read more...]
Buteyko Breathing Method Claims Remain Unproven
A breathing method touted as a way to treat a range of conditions, including asthma and sleep apnea, shows promise, but claims about the physiological mechanisms for its effects remain unproven, according to a new study. The Buteyko Breathing Method is examined in an article in the Summer issue of Biofeedback, published by the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. The Buteyko Method uses breath-control and breath-holding exercises to treat a range of health conditions … [Read more...]
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